DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
8,140 km
5,058 miles
SBW
Sibu
Malaysia
Distance
8,140 km
5,058 mi / 4,395 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

DAR SBW
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Sibu Airport
IATA Code DAR SBW
ICAO Code HTDA WBGS
City Dar es Salaam Sibu
Country Tanzania Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Asia/Kuching
Elevation 182 ft 122 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 2.260000, 111.980000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Sibu (SBW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Sibu Airport (SBW) in Sibu, Malaysia is 8,140 kilometers (5,058 miles / 4,395 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Tanzania with Malaysia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:02 in Dar es Salaam, it's 10:02 in Sibu. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sibu (SBW) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 262° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) and Sibu Airport (SBW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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